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'I hope you run it in full': Greg Hunt's fiery interview over gay conversion therapy

'I hope you run it in full': Greg Hunt's fiery interview over gay conversion therapy

The Health Minister was asked about the now-dumped motion by the state Liberal Party. Instead, he demanded his ABC host state her support for freedom of speech.

  • by Michael Koziol

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Liberal expected to resign over link to alleged mobster
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Liberal expected to resign over link to alleged mobster

Tony De Domenico is expected to resign from Development Victoria over his promotion of an alleged mafia chief.

  • by Royce Millar and Nick McKenzie
Passenger partially 'sucked out of plane window,' dies
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Passenger partially 'sucked out of plane window,' dies

The New York to Dallas flight made an emergency landing in Philadelphia after the incident before the passenger died.

  • by Rachel Olding
No to posthumous promotion for war hero John Monash
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No to posthumous promotion for war hero John Monash

The Turnbull government will not elevate Sir John Monash to the Australian Army's highest rank, Fairfax Media can reveal.

  • by Bevan Shields and David Crowe
Council blames China for increasing bin charges 

Council blames China for increasing bin charges 

A Victorian council has raised its charges for bin collection, blaming the hike on China no longer taking recycling waste.

  • by Clay Lucas
'Just appalling': AMP misconduct and lies exposed

'Just appalling': AMP misconduct and lies exposed

Shocking revelations of dishonesty at the banking royal commission have sparked calls for tighter regulation.

  • by Jessica Irvine, Sarah Danckert and Clancy Yeates
Police probe separate sexual assaults on public transport

Police probe separate sexual assaults on public transport

A teenager was sexually assaulted on a  Kensington train station platform and a woman was attacked on a route 57 tram.

  • by Robyn Grace
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Can it get much worse than blatantly lying 20 times?

The cynical behaviour on show at the royal commission underlines the need for changes to enforcement.

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    It's not too late for the west to do some good in Syria

    It would be dangerously easy to walk away from Syria in the mistaken belief that nothing can be done.

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      Why Tony Abbott was right, and deserves to be praised

      How often, do you think, can Turnbull take delight in bringing to fruition a policy started by his predecessor?

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        Two Cs in a pod: Saints odd couple follow the outsiders' recipe for success
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        Two Cs in a pod: Saints odd couple follow the outsiders' recipe for success

        Meet the AFL's newest Odd Couple. And the future of the St Kilda Football Club.

        • by Sam McClure
        Graham out of Rising Star running as ban stands

        Graham out of Rising Star running as ban stands

        Evidence from Richmond coach Damien Hardwick couldn't get flag hero off charge.

        • by Daniel Cherny

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        Turnbull decides against posthumous promotion for war hero John Monash
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        Anzac Day

        Turnbull decides against posthumous promotion for war hero John Monash

        After years of debate, Fairfax Media can reveal Sir John Monash will not be elevated to the highest rank in the Australian Army.

        • by Bevan Shields and David Crowe

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        Jamie's Italian workers told to wait for two weeks' wages

        Jamie's Italian workers told to wait for two weeks' wages

        Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver's company had found an operator to run its chain of restaurants in Australia before it called in administrators.

        • by Patrick Hatch
        There will be lots to keep an eye on this week.
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        8@eight: Markets jump as jitters ease

        • by Tyler Yell
        Debts mounted as Gerry Harvey's dairy empire went bust
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        Debts mounted as Gerry Harvey's dairy empire went bust

        • by Colin Kruger

        Small business

        Fintech adoption speeds up in Australia

        Fintech adoption speeds up in Australia

        • by Christine D'Mello
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        Ten slammed over Bachelor in Paradise 'queerbaiting' tactics

        Ten slammed over Bachelor in Paradise 'queerbaiting' tactics

        Viewers have reacted angrily after a teased "lesbian kiss", used in pre-season promos to amp up excitement for the Ten series, turned out to be a lie.

        • by Rob Moran
        Sean Hannity did not disclose Trump lawyer relationship, Fox News confirms

        Sean Hannity did not disclose Trump lawyer relationship, Fox News confirms

        The controversial host backed lawyer Michael Cohen on air without disclosing their relationship, but Fox News says Hannity has their "full support".

        • by Michael Idato

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        Are you tough enough for Australia's hardest race?

        Are you tough enough for Australia's hardest race?

        Extreme landscapes and even more intense conditions - these runs are unforgiving.

        • by Laura Hill
        Buying a cheap TV online can be a false economy

        Buying a cheap TV online can be a false economy

        Most of us love a bargain, but sometimes it’s more trouble than it’s worth.

        • by Caitlin Fitzsimmons

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        'I want to be with the best car': Ricciardo demands more from Red Bull

        'I want to be with the best car': Ricciardo demands more from Red Bull

        Daniel Ricciardo says he needs more than winning last Sunday's Chinese Grand Prix to convince him to stay with Red Bull next season.

        • by Alan Baldwin
        Matildas survive almighty Asian Cup scare to make tournament final

        Matildas survive almighty Asian Cup scare to make tournament final

        The team escaped from a monumental semi-final scrap with Thailand to reach the Asian Cup final.

        • by Ben McKay